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Introduction to Arts Management

Arts Managers perform the work that is required to bring the arts and cultural programs to audiences, organizing programs such as festivals and exhibits, performing arts events and film screenings. This course will introduce you to the “business of the arts,” providing you with an overview of the careers in arts management, the types of work that arts managers do, and the current issues and trends now affecting arts management professionals. This course is designed for individuals who are new to the field of arts management, are considering an arts management career, or are interested in arts management principles for the purposes of starting one’s own nonprofit. This course is a requirement for all UMass students joining the Arts Management program who do not have a minimum of three years in an arts management leadership position in a nonprofit arts institution or a State, Regional or National arts agency. Meets with ARTS-EXT 500. Part of the Online Certificate of Arts Management.
Please see ARTS-EXT 500 to take this course for credit. Meets with ARTS-EXT 500. Contact the Arts Extension Service at aes@acad.umass.edu with any questions.